Enrollment Information

Admission to LCC

LCC is an open enrollment institution and there is no specific criteria required to
become a student here. We do require that all new students submit an application for
admission so we have your information. New and prospective students can find more
information about enrollment at LCC online at lowercolumbia.edu/apply or on campus at the Admissions Center. The Entry Center staff provides information
on enrolling for classes, placement testing, programs and courses, GED testing, and
advising. More information about getting started is also available on the Welcome
page of this catalog.

Advising and New Student Orientation

New LCC students participate in a New Student Orientation session that provides strategies
for college success. Students learn where to find helpful resources both on campus
and on the LCC website. While at NSO students not only learn to navigate our campus
but are provided everything necessary to prepare for the first day of college. In
NSO students will register for their first quarter classes and leave with all the
information needed to be start their college journey. New students sign up for a New
Student Orientation at the testing window in the Admission Center or call 360.442.2353

Entry Center

The Entry Center, located in the Admissions Center, provides enrollment information
and general help to get started at LCC. Returning students may request program advisor
information at the Entry Center.

High School and Younger (Special Admissions)

Current high school students may enroll in LCC courses with the approval of their
high school principal and an LCC counselor or through the Running Start Program. See
the High School Diploma, Running Start, and Tech Prep sections of this catalog for
information about enrolling in LCC through these programs. Students younger than high
school age should contact the LCC Registrar to begin the special admission process.

International Student Admissions

LCC welcomes students from around the world! New applications are accepted year-round
for Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer Quarter.

To be considered for admission to LCC, international student applicants must submit
the following to the International Student Programs Office:

International Student Application

Copy of Passport

Proof of Finances

$50 Application Fee

Transfer students and students requesting change of visa status must also submit the
following:

Copy of Passport including I-94 and U.S. Visa pages

Copy of current I-20

Transfer-In Form

When all required documents have been received, the applicant will be considered for
admission. If approved for admission, the applicant will receive an I-20 and acceptance
packet by mail.

International students must complete at least 12 credits per term and maintain satisfactory
academic progress as defined by the LCC catalog in order to maintain F-1 visa status.
International students must pay all tuition and fees by the deadlines set forth by
the Registration Office. International students must also provide proof of health
insurance, including repatriation coverage, while enrolled at LCC.

Placement

Students who plan to earn a degree or certificate at LCC, or who plan to transfer
to a baccalaureate institution, must take the placement assessment or equivalent before
enrolling. Placement assessments in reading, writing, and mathematics help students
select the right courses to match his or her needs and interests.

LCC uses multiple measures to determine course placement. Results and course recommendations
are typically provided immediately upon completion of the testing session. Advisors
use these placement results and course recommendations to help students plan their
class schedules. Placement recommendations must be followed, although a student may
re-test once if a placement assessment is used for course placement. Additional measures
used for placement include college courses, Smarter Balanced Assessment, High School
Transfer Agreements (HSTA) or Transitional Studies test completion.

Registration

New students register for classes in their New Student Orientation session. In future
quarters, students can register online after meeting with their program advisor and
obtaining a quarterly registration PIN. The Registration Office is located in the
Admissions Center.

Registration dates and deadlines are published in the quarterly LCC Class Schedule
available online, by mail and on campus before each quarter’s registration period
begins. Registration at LCC is prioritized so that degree- and certificate-seeking
students nearest to graduation, who have met with their faculty advisors, register
before newer students. Students should discuss alternative classes with their advisors
since some of the classes may fill before their registration time. Online registration
is available to continuing students.

To access records and to conduct other business online at lowercolumbia.edu/online-services; students need a Student ID Number and Global PIN. To access their quarterly registration
appointment date and time, students will need their Student ID Number and Global PIN.
This information is provided by the Registration Office.

Currently enrolled students will meet with their program advisor prior to registering
each quarter. Program advisors provide a quarterly PIN number, needed to access the
online registration system.

Students placed in the incorrect English, Human Development, Mathematics and Physical
Education classes are allowed to make changes through the tenth day of instruction.

Complete registration details and deadlines are published in the quarterly LCC Class
Schedule available online, by mail and on campus.

Schedule Changes

Students can change their scheduled classes after registering as follows:

Online through the third day of each quarter OR

In person by completing a Change of Registration form at the Registration Office by
the published deadline.

Students receiving financial aid funding must consult the financial aid office prior
to making any schedule changes.

Withdrawal

Students may withdraw from some or all of their classes through Friday of the eighth
week of the quarter. If the class ends before the end of the quarter, a student may
withdraw through the last day of class. If a student stops attending a class without
officially withdrawing, he or she will remain on the roster and receive a grade accordingly.

To officially withdraw, a student must obtain a withdrawal form from the Registration
Office, consult with the instructor if possible, consult with the Financial Aid office
if receiving aid, and return the completed form to the Registration Office.

Students who complete the withdrawal procedure after the 10th day of classes will
receive a grade of W (“withdrawal”) for the course. Students suspected of academic
dishonesty may not withdraw from a course to avoid consequences resulting from academic
dishonesty until there is a resolution through the student conduct process.

Students who don’t attend any classes during the first five instructional days of
the quarter, or contact the instructor, may be withdrawn from the class(es). Students
withdrawn in this manner will receive a grade of V (instructor-initiated withdrawal)
for the course(s).

Students are responsible for understanding the impact of withdrawing on their financial
aid. Students are encouraged to review the Financial Aid Handbook or visit the Financial Aid office for information.